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21st Century and Contemporary British Organic Modern Chairs
Hardwood, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary British Organic Modern Chairs
Hardwood, Ash
21st Century and Contemporary British Organic Modern Chairs
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary British Organic Modern Chairs
Oak, Ash, Wood
Late 20th Century American Chairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s American Art Deco Chairs
Fabric, Jacquard, Velvet
Early 20th Century Czech Bohemian Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Beech
2010s American Other Chairs
Fabric
2010s American Modern Wingback Chairs
Linen, Maple
2010s American Other Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
2010s American Swivel Chairs
Fabric
Mid-20th Century American Other Chairs
Velvet, Rush, Wood
2010s American American Classical Club Chairs
Linen, Oak
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric
2010s American Other Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Linen, Down, Wood
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Steel
2010s American American Classical Club Chairs
Linen
2010s American American Classical Club Chairs
Brass
2010s American International Style Club Chairs
Velvet, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Polystyrene, Maple
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Fiberglass
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Foam, Hardwood, Oak, Walnut, Down, Feathers
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Chairs
Plaster
2010s South African Minimalist Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Papercord, Ash, Teak
Vintage 1970s Italian Organic Modern Chairs
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Chairs
Poplar
Vintage 1960s English Chairs
Leather
2010s South African Modern Chairs
Steel
2010s South African Minimalist Chairs
Steel
Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Chairs
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century British Neoclassical Chairs
Feathers
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1920s Georgian Chairs
Leather
Antique Late 17th Century Chairs
Oak
20th Century American Georgian Chairs
Mahogany
2010s South African Minimalist Chairs
Steel
2010s South African Minimalist Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Cane
Vintage 1980s French Chairs
Animal Skin, Lambskin, Leather, Sheepskin, Fabric, Burlap, Jute, Hardwoo...
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Walnut, Upholstery, Cane
2010s American Post-Modern Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary European Chairs
Velvet
Antique 19th Century Louis XV Chairs
Brass
2010s American Modern Chairs
Copper, Steel
2010s American Modern Chairs
Copper, Steel
2010s American Modern Chairs
Brass
2010s American Modern Chairs
Brass
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Chairs
Giltwood
Antique Early 1800s Regency Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century American Chairs
Upholstery, Rattan
Vintage 1940s Indian Anglo-Indian Chairs
Rope, Hardwood, Teak
Mid-20th Century Swedish Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
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Loose Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
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Finding the Right seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
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